Minnetonka, MN

MICAH WESSMAN FOUNDATION

EIN 27-1467442

Health & Wellness Grief & Bereavement Support

Mission

To provide hope in Jesus Christ to parents who have experienced the death of an infant or child through personal relationships and practical support.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About MICAH WESSMAN FOUNDATION

The Micah Wessman Foundation (doing ministry as Hope for the Mourning) is a Minnesota-based 501(c)(3) charity in Minnetonka that supports parents and families grieving the death of an infant or child. The organization was founded by Cory and Heather Wessman following the death of their son Micah and centers its work on Christian-based peer support and practical assistance. Hope for the Mourning delivers support primarily through care packages, grief mentoring, and small grief-care groups (offered in-person and virtually). The foundation is donor-facing, maintains a public website for referrals and donations, and files annual IRS returns (Form 990-EZ) as a registered charity based in Minnetonka, MN.

Notable achievements

Care-package program (Sponsor a Family)

Operates a structured care-package program that ships grief support packages to grieving parents. Packages typically include grief books (Christian perspective), a journal, restaurant gift cards, and resource/referral information; the organization promotes a $100 sponsorship to cover the cost of one package.

Grief mentoring and support groups

Established ongoing grief mentoring and monthly small-group programs for bereaved parents, with opportunities available both in-person and virtually to increase accessibility for grieving families.

Recent financial reporting and growth

Maintains public annual filings (Form 990-EZ) and recent filings show the organization reporting revenue and growing net assets in the most recent filing cycle, reflecting expanded donor support and reserves to sustain program delivery.

At a glance

Total assets: $331K
Annual revenue: $58K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 27-1467442
Location: Minnetonka, MN
Website: www.hopeforthemourning.com
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Registered 501(c)(3) public charity and operates the Hope for the Mourning ministry under the Micah Wessman Foundation name.

Listed on multiple donor and nonprofit platforms (regional and national donor directories), which increases visibility to individual donors and community funders.

Has received grant support from charitable funders in recent years, demonstrating external philanthropic support for program activities.

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